While this function is operating, the headway control operation is canceled and only the cruise control function operates.
The vehicle speed can be set more than about 25 km/h (16 mph).
Use the cruise control function on expressways and other highways which do not require a lot of repeated acceleration and deceleration.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control function in the following locations:
Otherwise, it could lead to an accident.
Always drive carefully:
The warnings and brake control will not operate after the headway control function is canceled and the system is switched to only the cruise control function. Depress the brake pedal to decelerate according to the surrounding conditions while keeping a safer distance from the vehicle ahead and always driving carefully.
Switching to cruise control function
When the MODE switch is pressed while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is turned on, the system switches to the cruise control function.
When the system switches to the cruise control function, the indicator and multi-information display notify the driver as follows:
WARNING
Always turn off the cruise control function when it is not in use:
Leaving the cruise control function turned on when it is not in use is dangerous as it could operate unexpectedly, resulting in an accident.
How to set the speed
Adjust the system to the desired vehicle speed using the accelerator pedal.
When the SET or SET
switch is pressed, the cruise set
indication (green) is turned on and headway control begins.
NOTE
How to increase the set speed
The set speed can be increased using the following operations:
To increase speed using the SET switch
Press and hold the SET switch
and release the switch at the desired speed. The set speed can be adjusted incrementally
(1 km/h (1 mph) increments) by pressing the switch and releasing it immediately.
For example, if the switch is pressed 4 times, the set speed increases by about
4 km/h (4 mph).
To increase speed using accelerator pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal and press the SET
or SET
switch at the desired speed.
If the switch is not operated, the system returns to the set speed after you release your foot from the accelerator pedal.
How to Decrease the Set Speed
Press the SET switch continuously
and release the switch at the desired speed. The set speed can be adjusted incrementally
(1 km/h (1 mph) increments) by pressing the switch and releasing it immediately.
For example, if the switch is pressed 4 times, the set vehicle speed decreases by
about 4 km/h (4 mph).
Cancelling the function
Cancelling using OFF/CAN switch
When the OFF/CAN switch is pressed once, the cruise control function is cancelled.
Cancelling using MODE switch
When the MODE switch is pressed, the cruise control function is canceled and the headway control function is made available for operation.
The cruise control function is canceled automatically in the following cases. If the RES switch is pressed while the vehicle speed is 25 km/h (16 mph) or higher, the speed returns to the original set speed.
NOTE
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